Orient Express opens its first hotel in Rome : “La Minerva”

The prestigious Orient Express name is now establishing itself in the luxury hotel sector with the opening of its very first hotel, Orient Express La Minerva, located right in the heart of the Italian capital. With the opening of this hotel, the brand is now making its mark in the luxury hotel sector, after the luxury train sector.

 

A unique setting in the heart of historic Rome

 

The Orient Express La Minerva hotel enjoys a privileged location just a few steps from the Pantheon, in the Piazza della Minerva. The hotel embodies the city’s historic heritage and that of the famous railway company. Housed in a 17th-century palazzo, this emblematic building has welcomed famous travelers such as Stendhal and Herman Melville, and has now been transformed into a luxurious haven for modern travelers.

 

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© Alexandre Tabaste – Accor / Orient Express

 

The 93 rooms, including 36 suites, are decorated in warm tones, creating an atmosphere both intimate and elegant. The interior design, orchestrated by artist-architect Hugo Toro, offers a modern interpretation of Italian luxury, while preserving the soul of the place.

 

Hugo Toro, the artist-architect behind the decor of the first Orient Express hotel, the Minerva in Rome © Alexandre Tabaste – Accor / Orient Express

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Read also > [Luxus Magazine] The Orient Express celebrates 140 years with Accor

 

Featured photo : © Alexandre Tabaste – Accor / Orient Express

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Anthony Conan
Graduated as a multimedia journalist in 2019, Anthony Conan has multiplied his experiences, notably as an editorial assistant at TF1 and as a radio journalist at RCF Bordeaux. He specializes in video editing in addition to writing, and has developed a particular interest in economics.
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